What are the responsibilities and job description for the Kitchen Assistant position at Open Arms Care Corporation?
Open Arms Care Corporation is looking for a Kitchen Assistant to join our team in Ooltewah, TN.
Responsibilities:
•Maintains proper temperature for both hot and cold foods.
- Responsible for order placement, order pick-up and order sorting
- Delivers meals to homes and within the Enrichment Center
- Interprets written recipes and follows written and/or verbal orders, requests and instructions.
- Replenishes condiments and other items as needed.
- Inventories and stocks refrigerator and freezers as needed.
- Portions, weighs and garnishes food according to menus and specific diet instructions.
- Monitors and records temperatures as necessary.
- Assembles client meals to meet pick-up schedules.
- Cleans and sanitizes kitchen.
- Organizes, plans and manages time effectively to complete assignments.
- Attends all required trainings/meetings and remains current on any applicable certifications.
- Responsible for personal payroll tracking including but not limited to clocking in and out appropriately.
- Adhere to diets as prescribed by Registered Dietician and physician for all clients
- Other job duties as assigned.
•Previous experience in a similar role preferred, but not required.
•Able to stand for long periods of time, lift objects up to 35 lbs., bend, reach, twist, and walk.
•Detail-oriented and able to follow instructions
•Professional manner and appearance. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment. Must be able to follow written and verbal instructions. Must be able to work independently. Must be able to work in a team environment. Must be able to lift objects up to 35 lbs.
Job Requirements:
High school graduate and/or GED required.
Training in food preparation for therapeutic diets and recent institutional cooking
experience preferred.
Knowledge of food safety guidelines preferred.
Must have valid TN driver’s license.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $15.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee assistance program
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Ooltewah, TN: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
- Culinary: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15